The Glenlivet Rolls Out Oldest Whisky in Its History
Founded in 1824, this is the oldest single malt whisky to be released by the Glenlivet Distillery. Only 100 bottles of this limited-edition cask will be available for purchase, according to the distiller.
According to the article, The Whisky Exchange was the exclusive retailer of the new release, which carries the full title: The Glenlivet Eternal Collection, First Edition: 55 Year Old. The Whisky Exchange sells the whisky in a limited run of 100 bottles for £43,500, including VAT.
When this Scotch whisky was distilled fifty years ago, Harold Wilson was prime minister, Richard Nixon was in the Oval Office, and The Beatles had just released Abbey Road. It matured for more than five decades in a sherry cask before being bottled this year.
The Glenlivet Rolls Out Oldest Whisky
“A medley of autumn fruits, sun-drenched Seville oranges, and sticky dates enveloped by the spiced warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg on the nose, alongside the sweet, warming flavors of homemade blackcurrant jam and vanilla fudge, balanced with zesty citrus notes on the palate.”
To create the sculpture that houses the decanter, Chivas Brothers, which owns The Glenlivet, teamed up with computational architect Michael Hansmeyer, who used hand-sculpted jesmonite and rose-gold plating.
‘I created this sculpture as a tribute to the complexity of The Glenlivet’s oldest expression and the rugged beauty of the distillery’s Scottish landscape, capturing the spirit of where innovation meets tradition,’ said Hansmeyer.
Balmforth called the launch of The Eternal Collection ‘a monumental moment for whisky connoisseurs and luxury appreciators’.
He added: ‘It epitomizes The Glenlivet’s commitment to excellence within Scotch innovation as we continue to push to creative new heights in single malts.’
In celebration of the launch, The Glenlivet has created an auction lot with a bottle of The Glenlivet 55 and a unique Hansmeyer sculpture. All proceeds will benefit the National Trust for Scotland.
